News:Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN) has launched Project Isaac. Facts: Aim:To engage its students in creative projects to enhance their critical skills while they are confined to their homes because of Coronavirus. Additional Facts: Background: The project is inspired by Sir Isaac Newton who was sent home by his College because of the Great… Continue reading Project Isaac
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10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 26, 2020
Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Quiz About 10pm Quiz- In this initiative, we post 5 MCQs daily. Questions are based on Current affairs. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of 10pm Quiz, Click on “Archives” 10pm Quiz Archives →… Continue reading 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: March 26, 2020
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 26th, 2020
Good Evening Friends We are posting Todays 9pm Current Affair Brief About 9pm Current Affair Brief – This initiative provides a brief of all the relevant articles of day in a clear, concise and easily consumable format. Students don’t need to look anywhere more for your daily news bytes. It will help students in their… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – March 26th, 2020
7 PM | Dressing a wounded economy | 26th March 2020
Context: Impact of COVID-19 on the Indian economy and possible measures. Nations across the world have sprung into action to contain the impact of this epidemic. India too lockdown the whole country for 21 days. At the same time, the Indian government has come up with many monetary and fiscal measures to tackle the impact.… Continue reading 7 PM | Dressing a wounded economy | 26th March 2020
Simulator Test Series – Countdown to Prelims 2020 | Schedule | Starts March 29
Dear Friends, We are delighted to share with you that the Simulator Test shall be commencing from the coming Sunday – March 29th. First a brief background We started with the Simulators way back in 2012, and year on year we have had under 20 Rank holders in Civil Services Examination and Indian Forest Examination… Continue reading Simulator Test Series – Countdown to Prelims 2020 | Schedule | Starts March 29
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 26, 2020
Good Evening Friends, We are Posting Today’s Prelims Marathon About Prelims Marathon – In this initiative, we post 5 high-quality MCQs daily. Questions are based on the static part of the syllabus. We at ForumIAS believe that practising quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of Prelims Marathon, Click… Continue reading Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – March 26, 2020
Centre for Internet of Ethical Things
News:Karnataka Government has decided to set up a Centre for Internet of Ethical Things In Bengaluru. Facts: It is a collaboration with the World Economic Forum(WEF) Aim: To bring together aspects of Artificial Intelligence(AI), Internet of Things(IoT) and Ethics on a single platform. Additional Facts: Artificial Intelligence: It refers to the ability of machines to… Continue reading Centre for Internet of Ethical Things
#StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
News:National Book Trust(NBT) has launched #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks initiative in the wake of preventive measures taken by the Government of India to contain the spread of Covid-19. Facts: Aim:To encourage people to read books by staying at Home. Additional Facts: National Book Trust: It is an Indian publishing house which functions as an autonomous body under the… Continue reading #StayHomeIndiaWithBooks Initiative
National Food Security Act,2013
News:Cabinet has approved the supply of 2 kg extra subsidised food grains through the ration shops under the National Food Security Act,2013. Facts: Nodal agency:Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution. Objective:To provide food and nutritional security by ensuring access to an adequate quantity of quality food at affordable prices. Coverage:67% of the population… Continue reading National Food Security Act,2013
UPDATE : A break for Mains Marathon for Now | Prelims Sprint Coming Soon!
Hello All, As you all are aware that Prelims is coming! ( And winter is not going, and despite people of India calling for summer to come to fight COVID-19, it is unusually cold for March! ) We will be taking a pause for Mains Marathon. And we will enter the [Exclusive] Prelims Mode from… Continue reading UPDATE : A break for Mains Marathon for Now | Prelims Sprint Coming Soon!
